How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM164 - Generation of step for TPOP decision for InfoProvider &1 ended

/SAPAPO/PDEM164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Generation of step for TPOP decision for InfoProvider &1 ended

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/SAPAPO/PDEM164 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM164 typically relates to issues encountered during the generation of a step for a TPOP (Transportable Process Object) decision in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution requires a systematic approach.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the InfoProvider that is being used for the TPOP decision.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system or in the InfoProvider can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider or perform the required actions.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or system performance issues.
  Version Compatibility: If there are version mismatches between different components of the SAP system, it may lead to errors during processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify the